Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon : Charities and Charities : Charity Listing

Charity Listing

Cincinnati Marathon, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed to host a national event which raises money for charities. The Flying Pig Marathon is pleased to announce that in 2005, we raised over $1 millions.

The following non-profit organizations are those who will benefit from this year's Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program is our main beneficiary.

These groups below provide the Marathon with much-needed volunteer support and/or have training teams that will use the Marathon as a fund raiser for their organization. For this, the Marathon expresses its gratitude by making a charitable donation back to the organization.


Adventures for Wish Kids 8595 Beechmont Ave Suite 301 Cincinnati, OH 45255 Phone: 513-232-5104 Web site: www.afwkids.org	Mission: Adventures for Wish Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing year round, fun-filled, and supportive group activities for children with life-threatening illnesses and for their families.

ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter 1170 Old Henderson Road Ste 221 Columbus, OH 43220 Phone: 614-273-2572 Email: ajoyner@alsohio.org Web site: www.alsohio.org	In the quest to create a world without ALS, the association's vision is to care for and support all people living with Lou Gehrig's Disease as to leave no stone unturned in the relentless search for a cure.

Amateur Radio Public Service Corps of Hamilton County Ohio/Amateur Radio Emergency Services 7137 Broadmore Drive Cincinnati, OH 45247 Email: n8lmj@cinci.rr.com Web site: www.k8yoj.org	Amateur Radio Public Service Corps of Hamilton County provides emergency and backup communications to government and no-government agencies and organizations on a regional level in eight southwestern Ohio counties and locally in Hamilton County, Ohio.

American Heart Association Jennifer Hauck 5211 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45227 Phone: 513-281-4048 Email: jennifer.hauck@heart.org Web site: www.americanheart.org Web site: www.heartmini.org	The American Heart Association's mission is to help fight heart disease and stroke through education and research. Our key objectives are to communicate cardiovascular science, medical and consumer health information; to advocate on behalf of local, state and national issues related to cardiovascular disease and stroke; to discover, interpret and process science and to generate resources. The Heart Mini-Marathon is held on March 25, 2007.

Avondale Running Club Henry Brown PO Box 29238 Cincinnati, OH 45239 brownhe@fuse.net http://www.avondalerunningclub.com	The Avondale Running Club mission is to share the knowledge of how important it is to feel good and enjoy a quality lifestyle through physical fitness such as walking, running, cycling, and swimming. Our goal is to spread thoughts of wellness to all who wish to join us in staying physically fit.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 155 1330 Frank Willis Memorial Rd New Richmond, OH 45157	Mission: Teach scouts to live by the Scout Oath: to do their duty to God and their country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 445	Serving the scouts in the Mt. Washington area of Cincinnati.

Breast Cancer 3-Day PO Box 650543 Dallas, TX 75265-0543 Phone: 800-996-3DAY Wesite: www.the3day.org E-mail: coaches@the3days.org	Mission: Thousands of women and men come together, each raising at the $2,200 for Susan G Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Breast cancer Fund. They take their commitment to end breast cancer one step further and walk 60 miles over the course of three days. Eighty-five percent of the net proceeds of this event go to Susan G Komen for the Cure. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education, and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant. The remaining fifteen percent of the net funcs goes to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund to provide a permanent endowment for ongoing support of breast cancer initiatives.

Carl H. Lindner Family YMCA Joe Calloway 821 Ezzard Charles Drive Cincinnati, OH 45203 Phone: 513-241-9622 Email: jcalloway@cincinnatiymca.org	Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Catholics United for the Poor CUP PO Box 14548 Cincinnati, OH 45250 Phone: 513-703-3918 E-mail: cup@4u.net Website: www.catholicsunited.org	Mission: to raise awareness about the plight of the poor in Greater Cincinnati

Center for Respite Care PO Box 141301 Cincinnati, OH 45250 Phone: 513-621-1868 Fax: 513-621-1872 Contact: Mary Wood-Constable E-mail: respitedevelopment@zoomtown.com Website: www.homelessrespite.org	Mission: To provide quality medical care to homeless people who need a safe place to heal while assisting them in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Central Parkway YMCA Ken Hamilton 1105 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone: 513-241-5348 Fax: 513-362-2040 Web site	Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The Cincinnati Bell Pioneers 221 E 4th Street 103-1600 PO Box 2301 Cincinnati OH 45201-2301 Phone: 513-397-1514	The Cincinnati Bell Pioneer organization is comprised of employees and retirees of Cincinnati Bell that participate in community service activities. Volunteer activities include tutoring at Taft Information high School, Cincinnati Bell Day in the Community, and a variety of events that raise funds and awareness for health and social issues. As a result of these efforts, the Pioneers logged over 25,000 hours of volunteer time in 2007.

Cincinnati Bell Running Team Kevin Gwin Phone: 513-397-7461 kevin.gwin@cinbell.com	The Cincinnati Bell Running Team is a group of Cincinnati Bell employees coming together to promote good health through our common love of running. Through various methods of fund raising, we are able to reimburse employees for running and walking events throughout the year, and hopefully encourage our employees to increase their level of fitness.

Cincinnati Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) PO Box 473 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-0473 Phone: 513-483-5555 haneyl@one.net www.iaap-cinci.org	The mission of the Cincinnati Chapter IAAP is to enhance the image of the administrative profession and inspire excellence in career-minded administrative professionals. Vision of Cincinnati Chapter IAAP is to assist career-minded administrative professionals in achieving their personal and professional goals and promote recognition of the profession in the workplace.

Cincinnati Christian University 2700 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 Phone: 513-244-8100 Email: admissions@ccuniversity.edu Website: www.ccuniversity.edu	Mission: Cincinnati Christian University is a not-for-profit institiution of higher education dedicated to educate vocational leaders for the communityas teachers, social workers, pastors, counselors, and psychologists. Building Christian leaders, one person at a time.

Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity 201 W Eighth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Website: www.cincinnati-habitat.org Marissa Woodly, Development Director	Mission: Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate substandard housing by building simple, decent, affordable homes to sell to low-income families in need.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45203 Phone: 513-287-7000 Website: www.cincymuseum.org Email: jmacknight@cincymuseum.org	Mission: Cincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about our world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging, meaningful experiences.

Cincinnati Parrothead Club Website: www.CincinnatiParrotheadClub.com e-mail: Brad@cinciparrothead.com	Mission: The Cincinnati Parrotheads "party with a purpose" and direct the proceeds of their Flying Pig volunteerism to support the mission of Make a Wish Foundation.

Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship 1342 State Route 50 Milford, OH 45150 Phone: 513-831-7050 Email: crh_horse@fuse.net Website: www.crh-horse.org	The mission of CRH is to provide a comprehensive recreational and therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities from the greater Cincinnati area.

Cincinnati Waldorf School Parent Association 745 Derby Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 Phone: 513-541-0220 Email: pa@cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Website: www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org	The Parent Association supports the faculty, administration, and staff of Cincinnati Waldorf School which educates the unfolding capacities of children by engaging the creative imagination of the mind, the spirit of the heart, and the skillful use of the hands. The community actively participates in creating an environment that supports raising children who become self-reliant, creative and responsible adults.

Cincy Peppers Volleyball Club 7810 Euclid Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45243 Website: www.cincypeppers.com	Cincy Peppers are a Junior Olympic volleyball club playing in the 17 year old age bracket.

City Gospel Mission, Exodus 1419 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-345-1065 Melissa Burke Email: mburke@cityministries.com Website: www.citygospelmission.com	Breaking the cycle of urban despair - one life at a time. Since 1924, City Gospel Mission has served hurting, needy, and homeless people, providing help and hope in ever-increasing numbers through the years. The Exodus Program is a residential recovery program for men, specializing in stabilization, holistic assessment and basic training for men in need of renewing their hope and rebuilding their lives. The commitment of the Exodus program is to increase the spiritual awareness and self-worth of men in the program, emphasizing who they are and their purpose in life. Key components of the services Exodus provides are Spiritual Development, Inspiration/Motivation, Inner Healing, Health & Wellness, Job Readiness/Retention, Personal/Life Skills, Vision Preparation, and Transitional Living.

Clough United Methodist Church 2010 Wolfangle Road Cincinnati, OH 45255 Phone: 513-231-4301 Sue Jacob website: www.cloughchurch.org	Mission Outreach involves sending care packages to troops, medical supplies to Jamaica and Mexico missions. Also provides food for the homeless through their Neighborhood Missions.

Columbia Tusculum Community Council 3834 Eastern Ave Cincinnati, OH 45226	Mission: To provide service to the community.

Covington Latin High School 21 E 11th Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 Phone: 859-291-7044 website: www.Covingtonlatin.org	The Covington Latin School forms Christian leaders by challenging its students to achieve their greatest level of spiritual, intellectual, and social development. The school's philosophy, curriculum and practices promote moral integrity and academic excellence, leading students to find fulfillment in a life of service to others and a continuing love of learning.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) - Southwest Ohio Chapter Jen Crosby 8 Triangle Park Drive Suite 800 Cincinnati OH 45246 Phone: 513-772-3550 SWOhio@ccfa.org www.ccfa.org/chapers/swohio	Our mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Kelby Hicks 4420 Carver Woods Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone: 513-533-9300 Email: Cincinnati@cff.org cincinnati.cff.org/life	The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a not-for-profit health organization whose mission is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The foundation is a fund raising organization designed to raise money to fund the research to make CF stand for Cure Found!!

Delta Chi Fraternity 131 Lyon Street Cincinnati, OH 45219 Phone: 513-266-7405 Website: www.ucdchi.com	Mission: To promote friendship, develop character, advance justice, and assist in the acquistion of a sound education.

Delta Gamma Lambda Foundation Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity PO Box 6123 Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Phone: 513-266-7405 Kevin Breckenridge, Chapter President Email: ksbreckenridge@gmail.com	Mission: the Delta Gamma Lambda foundation is a 501-C(3) not-for-profit organization that annually awards scholarship money to male college bound Cincinnati area high school seniors who distinguish themselves through scholastic excellence and extra-curricular leadership.

Eastern Cincinnati Young Life PO Box 4271 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone: 513-791-3730 Website: www.easterncincinnatiyounglife.org	Mission: To give every adolescent an opportunity to respond to the message of Jesus Christ.

Fairfax Elementary PTA 3847 Southern Ave Cincinnati, OH 45227 Phone: 513-272-7800 Website: mariemontschools.org	Our mission is to support and speak on behalf of children and to encourage parent and public involvement in the Fairfax schools.

Fernside - Supporting Children and Families Through Grief Vicky Ott 4380 Malsbary Road, Suite 300 Cincinnati OH 45242 Phone: 513-745-0111 Email: victoria_ott@trihealth.com Website: www.fernside.org	Fernside is a non-profit organization that services children and adults who have experienced the death of some one close. Fernside offers peer support to hundreds of children and their parents/guardians every year. All peer support services for children and their families are free.

Franciscans for the Poor, Inc. Chris Lemmon, Program Director 60 Compton Drive Cincinnati OH 45215 Phone: (513) 761-9040 ext. 110 Fax: (513) 761-6703 Email: DirectorFranForThePoor@fuse.net Website: www.FranForThePoor.org	We provide volunteer opportunities for young people and adults to experience a diverse culture, prayers and community lifestyle. The Franciscans for the Poor offers short and long-term volunteer opportunities in Greater Cincinnati and houses them at the Tau House (formerly St. Clement's Convent in St. Bernard.

GE Volunteers Deb Rayburnn 1 Neumann Way Cincinnati, OH 45040 Email: Deborah.rayburn@ge.com Website: www.gevolunteers.com	GE Volunteers coordinate volunteer efforts companywide by keeping a close eye on societal needs and building stronger communities where employees live and work. The employees volunteer over 1 million hours of community service each year.

Goshen High School (Class of 2010) 6707 Goshen Road Goshen, Ohio 45122 Phone: 513-722-2227 Website: www.goshenlocalschools.org

Greyhound Adoption of Greater Cincinnati Gary Berger P.O. Box 54578 Cincinnati, OH 45254-0578 Email: gberger3@cinci.rr.com www.cincigreyhounds.org	G. R. A. is a non-profit, all volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to finding quality homes for retired racing greyhounds. They make excellent laid-back, loving, indoor pets.

Guardian Angels Class of 2009 6539 Beechmont Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 Phone: (513) 624-3141 Website: www.gaschool.org	Guardian Angels is a Blue Ribbon school promoting the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, cultural, social, and emotional development of each student in a value-enriched Roman Catholic environment.

Hospice of the Bluegrass - Northern Kentucky 7388 Turfway Road Florence, KY 41042 Phone: 859-372-6565 Dare Miller, Development Director Email: drmiller@hospicebg.org Website: www.hospicebg.org	Hospice of the Bluegrass provides higher quality interdisciplinary care to all terminally ill patients, the bereaved, and their families.

Immaculate Heart of Mary 5876 Veterans Way Burlington, KY 41005 Phone: 859-586-9532 Email: kgutzeit@ihm-ky.org Website: www.ihm-ky.org	Mission: to engage youth in service projects, social justice, and to educate them about their faith

Inter Parish Ministry 3509 Debolt Rd Cincinnati, OH 45244 Phone: 513-561-3932 Email: gail@interparish.org Website: www.interparish.org	Mission: to assist individuals and families, using a Christ-centered holistic approach, in reaching self-sufficency.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati 2110 St Michael Street Cincinnati, OH 45204 Phone: 513-471-1100 Fax: 513-471-0100 Website: www.ihncincinnati.org Email: ihn@ihncincinnati.org Director of Operations: Ann Dempsey	Mission: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with these families to fink and retain stable housing.

Joshua Helfrich Memorial Foundation 3854 Laura Lane Erlanger, KY 41018 Email: ann_helfrich_2000@yahoo.com Website: www.joshcares.org Website: www.joshhelfrich.org	The foundation's mission is to raise funds to support the organizations that benefit children and provide scholarships. We are raising funds to support the Josh Cares program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The Josh Cares program provides support for children who are hospitalized without the support of family.

Karama Connection 3612 Zumstein Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208 Phone: 513-300-1603 Email: connienaber@fuse.net Website: www.karamaconnection.org	Karama Connection supports an orphanage for HIV positive orphans in Arusha, Tanzania. The orphanage, St. Lucia, also counsels HIV/AIDS victims and does HIV testing.

Kelly Carol Foundation for Children 221 E Fourth St Atrium One Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-723-8580 Website: www.kellycarolfdtn.org	Mission: To assist families who have a child diagnosed with cancer. All services are specifically allocated to meet each family's needs.

Lakota East High School Faculty Scholarship 6840 Lakota Lane Middletown, Ohio 45044 Website: www.lakotaonline.com	Mission: to provide college scholarships to needy students at Lakota East High School which will enable them to further their education.

Lakota West High School Cross Country Team 8970 Union Center Blvd West Chester, OH 45069	Mission: To provide the opportunity for every student-athlete to achieve his/her fullest potential

Little Sisters of the Poor St Paul's Archbishop Leibold Home for the Aged 476 Riddle Road Cincinnati, OH 45220 Phone: 513-281-8001	As Little Sisters of the Poor, we care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service which we have received from Jeanne Jugan (Foundress of the Little Sisters). We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect until death.

Lloyd Memorial High School Girls Soccer Team 452 Bartlett Ave Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: 859-727-1555 Fax: 859-727-5912 Coach: Margaret Rau Website: www.erlanger.k12.ky.us	Mission: To provide an opportunity for female high school students to play soccer. The team is for players of all levels to participate to improve and learn new skills. Lloyd HS women's soccer promotes enjoyment of the sport of soccer.

LUNGevity Foundation 2421 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60614 773-281-6565 Email: ljones@lungevity.org Website: www.lungevity.org	LUNGevity Foundation is dedicated to funding lung cancer research and providing support to the lung cancer community

Madisonville Citizens on Patrol PO Box 9683 Cincinnati, OH 45209-0683	Mission: Madisonville Citizens on Patrol is a community-based organization specifically created and organized to work with Police to identify or deter criminal behavior in Madisonville. Patrol time is also spent recording or reporting quality of life issues that affect Madisonville.

Madisonville Education and Assistance Center - MEAC 4600 Erie Ave Cincinnati, OH 45227 Phone: 513-271-5501 Website: www.meaconline.org E-mail: meac.dorcas@fuse.net	Mission: MEAC provides vital assistance in the form of food, clothing, rent, and utility assistance as well as counseling and referral services for low-income individuals and families in the 45227, 45226, 45208, and 45209 zip codes.

Make a Wish Foundation of Southern Ohio 10260 Alliance Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Phone: 513-745-9474 Email: southohio@makeawishohio.org Website: www.makeawishohio.org	The mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. With your help, we can replace fear and fatigue with giggles and smiles by making dreams happen and creating memories these kids and their families will carry with them for years to come.

Mathis Foundation for Children 559 Asbury Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45255 Phone: 513-231-9015 Sherrie Mathis Email: smathis@cinci.rr.com Website: www.mathisfoundation.org	Mathis Foundation provides support for foster, adopted, and kinship families and children.

McNicholas High School Music Boosters 6536 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 Phone: 513-232-7241 Contact: George Barry Email: gbarry@fuse.net Website: www.mcnhs.org	Mission: to promote music education in the high school

Mercy Franciscan at St. John 1800 Logan Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone: 513-981-5816 Website: www.ehealthconnection.com Website: www.e-mercy/st.john.org	Mission: To extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with emphasis on people who are poor and underserved.

Milford High School Cross Country Team 1 Eagles Way Milford, OH 45150 Phone: 513-576-2300	Misson: to promote fitness & competition amongst high school student-athletes.

Mount Saint Joseph Athletic Training Club 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233 Malissa Martin Email: Malissa.martin@mail.msj.edu	The MSJ Athletic Training Club provides opportunities for students to gain further knowledge of allied health fields and the relation to athletic training.

Nativity Parish Athletic Boosters 5936 Pandora Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45213 Phone: 513-458-6767 Email: nativityschool@nativity-cincinnati.org Website: www.nativity-cincinnati.org	We provide the substantial support necessary to keep user fees from interfering in a child's ability to participate in sports as part of the total education process. Nativity Athletic Boosters provide a quality Christian athletic program for all interested athletes in the Nativity community, primarily at the grade school level.

NK United Lady Jags Soccer Team Wilder, Kentucky

North Coast Doberman Rescue 3983 Grand Bend Dr Groveport, OH 43125 Phone: 614-474-9099 Email: judir6@gmail.com Website: www.northcoastdobermanrescue.org	We are dedicated to the rescue of abandoned ,abused and neglected Dobermans. Our goal is to evaluate each rescue Doberman on its own personality and rehabilitate the rescue dog to the best of our ability.

Northern KY Youth Association PO Box 6748 Florence, KY 41022 Phone: 859-525-8980 Administrator: Justin Slusher Email: NKYAbasketballadmin@NKYA.com Website: NKYA.com	NKYA provides all children in Northern Kentucky with the best sports programs and the opportunity to play regardless of ethnicity, income level, or social circumstance.

New Richmond High School After Prom Committee 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road New Richmond, Ohio 45157 Phone: 513-553-3191 Website: www.nrschools.org/nrhs/	The After Prom Committee provides a safe and structured event that included food, fun, and entertainment for the New Richmond High School students.

Ohio Valley Voices 6642 Branch Hill Guinea Pike Loveland OH 45140 Phone: 513-791-1458 ext. 104 Email: alyssa.shepherd@ohiovalleyvoices.org Website: www.ohiovalleyvoices.org	Ohio Valley Voices in a nonprofit school that teaches deaf children to speak and understand when others speak to them. Our long-term goal is for our children to be successfully mainstreamed into the hearing world.

Oscar Armstrong III Memorial Fund 14002 Amerco Lane Spring Hill, FL 34609 Phone: 727-798-0768	Mission: raise money for the children of Oscar Armstrong III, a Cincinnati firefighter who died in the line of duty fighting a structure fire on March 21, 2003

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 70000 El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: 877-272-6226 jmiller@pancan.org www.pancan.org	A nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy 158 Linwood Plaza Ste 220 Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Phone: 201-944-9985 Website: www.parentprojectmd.org	Mission: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy's mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through research, education, advocacy, and compassion.

Paws with a Cause 4646 South Division Wayland, MI 49348 Phone: 800-253-7297 jmiller@pawswithacause.org www.pawswithacause.org	We train assisstance dogs for physically challenged, hearing dogs, seizure reponse dogs and combination guide/assisstance dogs.

Pleasant Ridge Community Council Library Committee 3171½ Woodford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 Email: prcc@pleasantridge.org Website: www.pleasantridge.org	The Pleasant Ridge Community Council formed a Library Committee to provide support for the Pleasant Ridge Library Branch. The Library Committee is currently involved in a collaborative fundraising project with the Public Library of Cincinnati to renovate the library's interior, install an elevator to allow handicapped accessibility, and provide additonal space for staff and patrons.

Princeton High School Fast Pitch Softball Program 11080 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: 513-552-8200 Website: www.phs.princeton.k12.oh.us	Mission - To provide girls with the opportunity to play softball and provide the opportunity to service the community.

Queen City Emergency Net 720 Sycamore Street Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-579-3070 Website: www.qcen.org Email: qcen@qcen.net	Queen City Emergency Net provides communications and logistical support to the Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross

Run to Remember - National Hospice Foundation Stuart Lazarus 88 West Beechwold Blvd. Columbus OH 43214 Phone: 1-614-271-7465 Email: stuart@runtoremember.org Website: www.runtoremember.org	Run to Remember promotes and supports hospice care through the National Hospice Foundation. By participating in the Flying Pig Marathon, you can help raise vital dollars for hospice care nationally and in your community. When you register for Run to Remember, you may designate any local hospice to receive half of the net proceeds you raise. If you'd like to join our team or participants in Cincinnati, register at www.runtoremember.org by clicking on registration button there. Every one of our runners and walkers participates in memory of a loved one whose name we print on the back of your shirt.

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Todd Hofacre P.O. Box 8761 Cincinnati OH 45208 Email: cincinnatirunning@gmail.com Website: www.CincinnatiRunning.com	The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, commonly referred to as the "Cincinnati Running Club," exists for runners at all levels and has been promoting Cincinnati running by sponsoring group runs, fun runs, local races, picnics, seminars and national caliber athletes since 1976. Through the recent edition of our website, we provide Cincinnati runners with access to Cincinnati running events, email updates, discounts at Cincinnati running stores, race results, info on running routes, a Cincinnati race calendar, links to various other running related sites, running pictures and online race registration for Cincinnati's best road races. For more information about our sponsors and the benefits of becoming a member of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, please visit us on the web at www.CincinnatiRunning.com.

Ruth Lyons Children's Fund Lisa Snell 1700 Young Street Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-412-5007 Email: lksnell@hearst.com Website: www.wlwt.com	The purpose of the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund is to encourage and support the efforts of accredited hospitals within the Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area in providing a pleasant atmosphere for their child patients by supplying funding for those extra touches which hospital budgets cannot ordinarily absorb.

Saint Mary Church & Catholic Campus Ministry 111 East High Street Oxford, OH 45056-1819 Phone: 513-523-2153 Email: info@stmaryoxfordohio.org Website: www.stmaryoxfordohio.org	Our mission is taken from Jesus' instruction to his apostles to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you: and Lo, I am with you always, until the close of the age." After his death and resurrection, Jesus appears to Peter asking him to "feed my sheep" and "tend my sheep". Our church believes it fulfills these mandates by preaching the Gospel and administering the sacraments. Through catholic schools, universities, hospitals, shelters, ministries to the poor, families, elderly and marginalized, and various lay ministries, the Church tends to both corporal and spiritual needs of "the sheep".

Scott High School Cross Country Team Jerry Mohr 5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd. Covington, Ky 41015 Phone: 859-356-6646 www.scottxc.com	Scott High School Cross Country Team promotes running in our communities by providing cost free running programs for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. We offer free clinics, fun runs, camps, and competitive teams.

Senior Services of Northern Kentucky 1032 Madison Ave. Covington KY 41011 Phone: 859-292-7953 Contact: Annalise Appel Email: aappel@seniorservicesnky.org www.seniorservicesnky.org	The Senior Services of Northern Kentucky supports the dignity and independence of older adults by providing healthy nutrition (Meals-on-Wheels), transportation to wellness, and education.

Shoulder to Shoulder 51 Cavalier Blvd Ste 270 Florence, KY 41042 Phone: 859-371-0444 Website: www.shouldertoshoulderinc.org Melissa Eames Melissa@shouldertoshoulderinc.org	Mission: To provide assistance to the poor and needy including food, clothing, shelter, medical, vocational, educational, counseling, and related services.

St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy 2655 Crescent Springs Road Covington, KY 41017 Phone: 859-426-7837 Email: svdprx.pc@fuse.net Website: www.svdpcovington.org	St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides free prescription medication to those living in the 14 counties of Northern Kentucky who have no prescription insurance or the financial means to cover the costs of their medications.

Student Congress/Pride of Greater Cincinnati/Coalition for A Drug-free Greater Cincinnati 2330 Victory Parkway Suite 703 Cincinnati, OH 45206 Phone: 513-751-8000 Contact: Shondolyn Lagdameo Email: slagdameo@drugfreecincinnati.org Website: www.drugfreecincinnati.org/	Student Congress is a youth task force of the Coalition for A Drug-free Greater Cincinnati. It actively involves youth in substance abuse prevention program and policy development. The students meet montly and return to their own neighborhoods and schools to implement environmental prevention strategies that will bring about changes in community norms, attitudes, and standards of conduct. This extraordinary group of youths has made significant contributions to substance abuse prevention within our region.

Susan G Komen for the Cure Greater Cincinnati Affiliate 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive Ste. C281 Cincinnati, OH 45240 Phone: 513-671-9100 Fax: 513-671-9101 Website: www.komencincinnati.org Email: bill@komencincinnati.org	Mission: In the 25 years since its inception, Komen for the Cure has successfully brought breast cancer out of the closet, changing how the world talks about and treats the disease. It has grown to become the world's largest grassroots network of survivors and activists, investing nearly $1 billion in the cause and turning breast cancer into a priority health issue for women, researchers, health professionals and politicians. Though our organization's promise to end breast cancer remains the same, the new name, logo and look represent the bolder stance Komen is taking toward fulfilling that promise.

Team Alex 8344 Richaland Drive Cincinnati, OH 45255 Contact: Janet Iles Email: theapist383@yahoo.com Website: www.TeamAlex.net	Mission: To raise money for Cystic Fibrosis through Team for Life Cincinnati chapter.

Team Gluten-Free/Celiac Disease 550 W. Plumb Lane, B168 Reno, NV 89509 Phone: 775-338-0557 Email: info@teamglutenfree.org Website: www.teamglutenfree.org	Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for celiac disease. The money we raise goes directly to research and awareness programs and camp scholarships for celiac children.

Teen Health Center Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45227 Phone: 513-636-8597 Email: michael.spigarelli@cchmc.org Website: cincinnatichildrens.org/research/div/adolescent	Our mission is to provide support to adolescents through out the tristate area by offering a well-coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of medical, social, emotional, sexual, educational, and nutritional concerns confronting youths, ages 12 to 21.

The Cure Starts Now 10280 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 45215 Contact: Brooke Desserich Phone: 513-478-9055 E-mail: brooke@thecurestartsnow.org Website: www.thecurestartsnow.org	Mission: The Cure Starts Now focuses on raising money to fund research for pediatric brain tumors.

The Drake Foundation at Drake Center Craig Rice, Executive Director 151 West Galbraith Rd. Cincinnati OH 45216 Phone: 513-418-2522 Fax: 513-418-2507 Email: RiceCA@healthall.com Email: Wendy.Morton_Green@healthall.com Website: www.drakecenter.com	The Drake Foundation financially supports the Drake Center mission by investing in our patients; investing in our caregivers; and investing in our researchers.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training Betsy Ruwe (Volunteers) 2300 Wall Street Suite H Cincinnati, OH 45212 Phone: 513-361-2100 www.lls.org	The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is a not-for-profit voluntary health organization whose mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease- and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The society provides funding for research, public and professional education, advocacy, patient aid and community service programs. Members of "Team in Training-TNT" are partnered with a local leukemia patient and in their honor raise money for leukemia research and patient services. In return for this commitment, we provide them with a professional training program, travel to and from the marathon and room accommodations during their stay.

The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky Brandy Blovensheimer 104 Pike Street Covington, KY 41011 Phone: 859-491-9191 Email: blovensheimer@thepointarc.org Website: www.thepointarc.org	Mission: The Point/ARC of Northern Kentucky has provided vital services to people with mental and developmental disabilities since 1972. It is a full service 501(3)c agency providing residential, vocational, social, and educational services for mentally and physically challenged adults. The Point operates residential homes in Northern Kentucky meeting the needs of over 30 residents. The Point also provide a vital community service to those who need assistance for independent living with job training, employment, and counseling. The Point gives hope for the future of many developmentally disabled adults in Northern Kentucky.

The Wellness Community 4918 Cooper Road Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-791-4060 Website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati	Mission: To help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education, and hope. All services are offered at no cost to people with cancer and their loved ones.

The Yearlings, Inc. PO Box 17903 Lakeside Park, KY 41017 mailbox@theyearlings.org Website: www.theyearlings.org	Mission: The Yearlings is a volunteer organization comprised of community-minded Northern Kentucky women committed to raising the maximum for charity at minimum administrative costs.

Tom Geiger Guest House 2634 Melrose Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Phone: 513-961-4555 Email: tomhouse@fuse.net Website: tomgeigerguesthouse.com	The Tom Geiger Guest House is a non-profit corporation established to assist homeless females and their children move toward independent living by providing them with transitional housing and the appropriate supportive services.

Tourette Syndrome Association Michelle Staley 42-40 Bell Blvd. Suite 205 Bayside, NY 11361 Phone: 718-224-2999 Email: michelle.staley@tsa-usa.org Website: tsa-usa.org/teamtsa/	With every step you can help the Tourette Syndrome Association get "One Lap Closer To A Cure." TSA is a national nonprofit health organization with chapters across the country. It's mission is to fund research to identify a cause and find a cure for TS, while raising awareness and providing educational programs and services for people living with TS and their families. This complex neurobiological disorder can begin in children as young as five. You can make a difference in the lives of children and adults living with TS.

TriState Volunteers Web site	The TriState Volunteers is a non-profit group of volunteers who work events in Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and Southeastern Indiana to raise funds to donate to charitable causes.

Turpin High School 2650 Bartels Road Cincinnati, OH 45244 Phone: 513-232-7770

Turpin High School Girls Track Team 2650 Bartels Road Cincinnati, OH 45244 Phone: 513-232-7770 Website: www.foresthills.edu/turpin	The Turpin Girls Track program encourages the growth of responsible young women by providing an atmosphere for competitive growth and development in an athletically challenging environment.

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati 3601 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 Phone: 513-221-4606 ext. 28 Website: www.ucp-cincinnati.org	Mission: To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Villa Madonna Academy School Representative: Eileen O'Connell 2500 Amsterdam Road Villa Hills, Kentucky 41017 Phone: 859-331-6333 Fax: 859-331-8615 Email: eoconnell@villamadonna.net Website: www.villamadonna.net	Villa Madonna is raising funds to support a student mission trip to Guatemala in which to work with Helps International (www.helpsinternational.org) in making ONIL stoves.

W.J. Williams YMCA Chuck Barlage 1228 E. McMillan Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Phone: 513-961-7552 Website: www.cincinnatiymca.org	Our mission is to put christian practices into programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Walk/Run for Autism 5565 Sir Lancelot Lane Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Phone: 513-858-6242 Website: www.autismrunwalk.com E-mail: sleiter@cinci.rr.com Contact: Janet Leiter	Mission: Today, 1 in 150 individuals are diagnosed with autism making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Our goal is to collect donations, which will be given directly to the Cincinnati Autism Society, and to bring awareness of this most devastating disease to others. In 2007, Walk/Run for Autism raised over $5,500 and the goal this year is $10,000. All donations go to autism research.

Walnut Hills Touchdown Club 3250 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45207	Mission: To allow youth at Walnut Hills High School, regardless of socioeconomic status, the opportunity to participate in the school football program. The Touchdown Club provides youth with necessary equipment and experiences that are not considered part of the standard equipment supplied by the athletic department.

Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory 931 Isabella Street Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 859-581-7249 Email: whcrl.discovery@yahoo.com Website: www.woodhudson.org	Mission: Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory, Inc is a professional, independent, not-for-profit, publicly supported, research institute dedicated to understanding the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

Xavier University Alternative Breaks 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 Phone: 513-745-3046 Email: alternativebreaks@xavier.edu Website: www.xavier.edu	XU's Alternative Breaks Club empowers and challenges all involved to understand his or his relationship with the global community through direct service, education, and reflection while encouraging personal growth, social awareness, and active citizenship.